Saturday, 11 May 2019

Saturday 11th May 2019

Glovershaw
After heavy overnight rain and a change in wind direction, there were at least eight Wheatears feeding on the 11th fairway.  A Common Whitethroat and a pair of Reed Buntings were also in that area.
Paul King

Pennythorn, Baildon Moor
Grasshopper Warbler first ringed here last year (8th May) has returned to same spot!  Cuckoo in the area.
Jon Middleton

Ilkley Moor - Cuckoo
Strid Wood - Redstart, Pied Flycatcher
Sally Varrie

Bromley Road, Bingley
First two Swifts back at breeding site.
Rex Holt

Buck Wood, Thackley
A Little Egret in the field next to the river
Esholt
Two singing Sedge Warblers
Casper Pottle